CCI BILLIARDS CLASSIC 2024
Jhanjharia and Bagri to meet in second round
21-Mar-2024
Kanishk Jhanjharia
Mumbai, March 21: CCI cueists Kanishk Jhanjharia and Anurag Bagri, both enjoyed a good run of the balls and comfortably won their respective opening round matches of the Rs 10.15 lakh prize-money CCI Billiards Classic 2024, which commenced at the CCI’s Sir Wilson Jones billiards hall from Thursday, March 21.
Jhanjharia showed impressive touch and control to cruise past Amit Sapru winning by a massive difference of 400-213 points in the 90 minute encounter. The home challenger Jhanjharia for his excellent performance constructed a break of 69 which ensured his easy passage to a second round and meeting with club mate Bagri.
Earlier, the cool and composed Bagri played steadily and with a couple of neat tidy breaks went on to sideline Anil Sagar by charging to a 308-227 victory.
In another match, Akshay Gogri played with solid determination to snatch a tense win against Rahul Narang by a close 304-278 point margin.
Meanwhile, seasoned Mumbai cueists, Sunil Jain, Carl Serrao and Rishabh Thakkar successfully won their first round matches.
Jain had to work hard to overcome Anwar Choudhary 277-200, while Serrao managed to beat back a strong fight from Nikhil Ghadge before clinching a 287-221 win. Thakkar after trailing initially produced a late charge to prevail over Shekar Surve by a score of 240-189 points.
Results – Round 1: Vatsal Ponda beat Bakirao Pacharne 329-240;
Yash Rungta beat Sanket Bapat 263-208;
Akshay Gogri bt Rahul Narang 304-278;
Sunil Jain beat Anwar Choudhary 277-200;
Carl Serrao beat Nikhil Ghadge 287-221;
Rishabh Thakkar beat Shekar Surve 240-189;
Anurag Bagri beat Anil Sagar 308-227;
Kanishk Jhanjharia beat Amit Sapru 400-213.